Interstate 55

$400,000 of the grants will be used in downtown Granite City to revive old neon Route 66 signs, construct a band stage and insert new electric vehicle charging stations.

Southwest Illinois to get $850,000 for Route 66 projects ahead of 100th anniversary

Will Bauer

The biggest project for the 2026 anniversary currently funded will be in downtown Granite City. The Metro East town will revive its old neon Route 66 signs, create a music band stand and put in electric vehicle charging stations.

Lane closures on the Poplar Street Bridge began this week doubling commute times. One westbound lane will reopen in early October.

Economy & Business

Metro East district to get nearly $3 billion from state for road and bridge projects

Will Bauer

Over the next six years, Illinois’ District 8 could receive $3 billion for repairing and resurfacing bridges and roads under the new plans released by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

This Mississippi River and St. Louis skyline are seen from the America's Central Port in Granite City, Ill.

Economy & Business

8 southwest Illinois infrastructure projects get $41 million in funding

Will Bauer

Funded through Illinois’ Competitive Freight Program, the two biggest projects include freight yard expansion in both Madison and St. Clair counties and lane improvements on Interstate 55 and 70 between Collinsville and Troy.

A dust storm near Farmersville, Ill., reduced visibility and contributed to wrecks on Interstate 55 that involved as many as 40 to 60 passenger vehicles.

Health, Science & Environment

Lessons from the sudden, fatal dust storm that caused a 72-vehicle pileup on 1-55

Emily Woodbury

A sudden dust storm caused low visibility conditions that led to 72 vehicles colliding on Interstate 55 in Illinois on May 1. Seven people died, and 37 others were injured.

Government, Politics & Issues

Metro in line for $3.8 million in grants for longer buses, I-55 transit study

Rob Koenig

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 17, 2011 - WASHINGTON - Federal transit officials gave initial approval Monday to $3.8 million…

Holly Hills Bridge demolition to close portion of I-55 this weekend

View Holly Hills Bridge Demolition in a larger mapInterstate 55 will be closed from Carondelet to Broadway this weekend to allow for the removal of the…

Section of I-55 in St. Louis closed this weekend to remove Delor Bridge

View Larger MapA view of the Delor Bridge from I-55.Interstate 55 from Carondelet to Broadway will be closed this weekend as the Missouri Department of…